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I have developed lessons designed primarily for middle and high school students in science. These labs have been classroom tested for many years. Awards 2007-2005 Professional Learning Grant from the Waltham Chamber of Commerce 2001, and my name is on Mars 2001 Mars Rover for my contributions to NASA educational system.

I have developed lessons designed primarily for middle and high school students in science. These labs have been classroom tested for many years. Awards 2007-2005 Professional Learning Grant from the Waltham Chamber of Commerce 2001, and my name is on Mars 2001 Mars Rover for my contributions to NASA educational system.
Chemistry Halloween fun Dracula's favorite soap pH activity
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Chemistry Halloween fun Dracula's favorite soap pH activity

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https://youtube.com/shorts/KyBwJ4ZpuUY?si=YwqfZkPgAhlvK7AL Description Your students will greatly enjoy this lab. Easy setup and clean-up are part of the experiment. Get them interested in chemistry and Ph. I promise you this is a lab they will tell their parents about I left the file in Word so feel free to make any changes you wish. Happy Halloween! Guided reading with questions Complete theanswer key with adetailed explanation *This product was written for Halloween but you can use it anytime to teach about acids and bases Total Pages 5 pages Answer Key Included Teaching Duration 1 hour
Chemistry pH Candy Labs and Guided Reading High School Science
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Chemistry pH Candy Labs and Guided Reading High School Science

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Are you looking for a fun way to introduce pH to your High School Science students?** Here is the lesson you have been looking for to teach your students about pH.** Use Candy for 2 fun lab lessons This product includes Guided Reading 2 Fun low Prep Candy labs Questions Graphic Organizer on food pH Total Pages 10 pages Answer Key Included Teaching Duration 90 minutes
Chemistry Physical and Chemical Changes 6 Fun Cotton Candy Labs
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Chemistry Physical and Chemical Changes 6 Fun Cotton Candy Labs

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Are you searching for a fun way to teach your High School Chemistry students the difference between chemical and physical change? Make chemistry fun by using Cotton Candy as the main component in 6 labs. All materials are found in every lab. Here is the ultimate product for your needs Includes 6 Labs Homework Guided Reading Questions The complete answer key is included Total Pages 14 pages Answer Key Included Teaching Duration 3 hours
Chemistry  Invisible Ink Lab  History
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Chemistry Invisible Ink Lab History

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Teach physical and chemical change thru the science of “steganography” in this easy-to-implement yet highly engaging lab. No chemistry experience is required. However, this lab is a great addition to working with your history department to make the Revolutionary War come alive. George Washington used this technique to send coded messages throughout the war. Students will discover that the juice of lemons contains carbon which will enable them to write a secret message in the same manner as the Continental Army did in the 1770s. MATERIALS ½ Lemon Saucer Water Teaspoon Cotton swab White paper Lamp (any heat source)
Weather Thunderstorm Lab for Physics and Earth science
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Weather Thunderstorm Lab for Physics and Earth science

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**Fun lab ** Your students will love making a thunderstorm at their lab stations This lesson can be used for teaching a unit on weather or your high school physics class. Contains 2 readings Lab Oral questions for you to ask with answers included Objectives Model the buildup of charges that can occur during a storm Model a Lightning Strike Use a ground to control the path of discharge Materials Modeling clay 2 Aluminum pie pans Foam plate Wool cloth Paper Clip Total Pages 9 pages Answer Key N/A Teaching Duration 1 hour****
UV  Solar beads  Lab Stop Skin Cancer
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UV Solar beads Lab Stop Skin Cancer

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Need an engaging activity to investigate UV radiation and its effect on your student health. Keep your young scientists safe this summer with the knowledge gathered with this fun lab. Your students will be surprised to see white beads change color with exposure to UV light. Great to encourage the use of sunscreen. This lab is perfect for end-of-year, camps or part of your health lessons. I have also used it during my unit on Astronomy MATERIALS UV beads Sunscreen Plastic bags Contains Lab Instructions Worksheet to learn the importance of sunscreen
Chemistry Chemical, Physical Change Reading & Labs Middle School Science
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Chemistry Chemical, Physical Change Reading & Labs Middle School Science

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https://youtube.com/shorts/kApX7dhe1nQ?si=ydSD_dSxAc5WbEocKeep your middle school students engaged with this engaging lesson. It includes an easy to read summary, 3 labs and questions to teach students about this important chemistry lesson. The answer key has the correct responses in red to make it easier for the teacher. A must to have lesson for every teacher of basic chemistry. Print and Go Written in word so you can make changes to suit your individual classes
AP Chemistry Bonding Multiple Choice and Activity
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AP Chemistry Bonding Multiple Choice and Activity

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The two units my students dislike most are atomic structure and bonding, which we teach first in my state. Do you struggle to make these two units more relevant and engaging to students? Here is your answer! This product can be used for sub plans. The answer key is written in red to make it easier for you Print and Go! The first section is a Multiple Choice Questions. They will prepare your students for the AP Exams. Written in word you can change them to suit your needs The second section using Manipulatives for for practicing this concept. I have created a lesson using Fruit loops and pretzels to learn In addition I have included 4 mini lessons to help motivate your students
AP Chemistry Naming Chemical Formula Multiple Choice & Game
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AP Chemistry Naming Chemical Formula Multiple Choice & Game

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Are you teaching how to name and write the formulas for compounds? You’ve got to check this out! Looking for a no-prep activity to help your students understand the naming rules of compounds? This is your answer. Can be used for emergency sub plans Objective Students will understand a chemical formula identifies each constituent element by its chemical symbol and indicates the proportionate number of atoms of each element. The first section is multiple choice questions to prepare your students for AP Exams The second sections contains a classroom tested game which will make learning this difficult material fun It is my belief that they really need to understand this unit before we go onto balancing equations from word formulas and predicting products in the next unit
AP Chemistry The Periodic Table Song and 20 Multiple Choice Questions
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AP Chemistry The Periodic Table Song and 20 Multiple Choice Questions

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This product is great for sub. Just print and go. Complete answer key is provided The periodic table is the language of chemists. Chemistry, as a subject, can feel quite tricky to students, because we must knit together three conceptual levels: the sub-microscopic, the macroscopic, and the symbolic. The key is to understand that the symbols are not just another hurdle we have to jump through, they’re something that can help us represent complex ideas. And that’s really amazing.This product reviews the periodic relationships that are necessary for a complete understanding of chemistry. Lesson #1 Putting the periodic table to music will motivate students to learn the elements in a fun and unique way. A complete rubric is provided Lesson #2 This lesson is 20 multiple choice questions to help prepare students for the AP exams. Complete Answer key is given PS1. Matter and Its Interactions HS-PS1-1. Use the periodic table as a model to predict the relative properties of main group elements, including ionization energy and relative sizes of atoms and ions, based on the patterns of electrons in the outermost energy level of each element. Use the patterns of valence electron configurations, core charge, and Coulomb’s law to explain and predict general trends in ionization energies, relative sizes of atoms and ions, and reactivity of pure elements.
Chemistry Stoichiometry Scenarios
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Chemistry Stoichiometry Scenarios

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Description Make learning Stoichiometry fun with this engaging Power Point Presentations Students will research different cases studies to learn how stoichiometry applies in real-life situations This is an engaging group project to research real-life situations. Perfect for long-distance learning, classroom, or sub plans. Can be used both in a chemistry or forensics class. Answer Key is provided Total Pages 6 pages Answer Key Included Teaching Duration 1 hour
AP Chemistry Atomic Structure Multiple Choice
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AP Chemistry Atomic Structure Multiple Choice

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Description This terrific no prep AP Chemistry Worksheet contains a set of carefully selected high-quality multiple-choice questions on Atomic Structure and Electron Configuration. A great online resource to assign to your students for homework, classwork, practice, or review for a quiz, test, or exam. Can be used as emergency sub plans. Just print and go! Written in word so you can easily tailor for your classwork This lesson is aligned with the New AP Chemistry Course Framework. This worksheet has 19 multiple choice questions Topics Atomic Theories and Structure of an Atom (19 questions) Atomic Theories Subatomic particles Isotopes Atomic structure & electron configuration These questions are of a similar style to the College Board’s AP chemistry questions, but are not the same questions in AP Classroom. These are great to get your students practicing the content with high level questions that make them apply the knowledge. These are great for getting your students prepared for the AP exam.
Energy Labs-Build a Lemon and Penny Battery Earth Day Middle School Science
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Energy Labs-Build a Lemon and Penny Battery Earth Day Middle School Science

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What is better the one lab about electricity- two labs! Did you know that the citric acid found in lemons can interact with metals to generate electricity? This lesson explores the similarities between batteries and common household items Great resource for Earth Day to teach about making electric Students will discover the importance of electrolytes and how they contribute to the generation of electrical currents in batteries. At the completion of this product students will be able to identify that energy can be produced by chemical sources. Lab 1 Lemon Battery The citric acid in lemons can react with metals, creating electricity? This lab explores into the commonalities between batteries and lemons. By performing this lab, students will learn about electrolytes and the vital role they play in the creation of electrical currents from batteries. Lab 2 Penny Flashlight Instruct students on the fundamental principles of electrical cells. They will have the opportunity to create their own functional batteries and use them to power a light-emitting diode (LED). The materials for this activity are provided.
Chemistry Halloween 4 Fun Activities High School Science
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Chemistry Halloween 4 Fun Activities High School Science

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https://youtube.com/shorts/WhqyW1hdS5s?si=OuhZBJbxtgorPreA Are you looking for fun labs to teach **Chemistry **and still celebrate Halloween. Here is your solution. This great and spook resource contains the following Lab 1 Spooky Handprints-Great way to teach pH while your students are having fun Lab 2 This is my favorite activity for the year. Have a mock witch hunt to teach your students to respect and have empathy for each other Lab 3 Ghost Hunters -Students will become Ghost Busters in this activity. Lab 4 Gelatin Heart-Review the state of gelatin with a reading and then explore the structure of a heart. Answer key written in red to make it easier for you Print and Go
Chemistry Physical or Chemical change Guided Reading, Demos, Lab Station
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Chemistry Physical or Chemical change Guided Reading, Demos, Lab Station

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https://youtube.com/shorts/heLupPXBrI0?si=-t-cRl0xCqRP9Es4 Are you looking for a fun way to teach your high school students chemical/p This is created for AP Chemistry. It can also be used in an Advanced level Chemistry course, such as Honors . The most engaging activity for the year is making Ivory Soap Art. The students really enjoy it and most go home to show their parents NGSS MS-PS1-4. Develop a model that predicts and describes changes in particle motion This product will make learning the difference between physical and chemical change fun Learn the difference between reversible and irreversible changes along with physical and chemical reactions with these low prep lessons, activities, and assessments. Everything you need is included, and it will only take you moments to prep. This engaging resource includes: The first section is a guided reading Ivory Soap Art Frozen Egg Open ended questions Lab Station Activity
AP Chemistry Carbon, Ester Lab 12 multiple choice lab
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AP Chemistry Carbon, Ester Lab 12 multiple choice lab

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Are you looking for a lesson to introduce your AP Chemistry students to the wonderful world of organic chemistry. Here it is! Can be used as sub plans. Print and go! Feel free to make any changes to suit your individual classes This product contains 2 sections Section 1 12 Multiple choice questions with answer key Section 2 Ester Lab Objective Ensure that students understand the formation of esters from the reaction of carboxylic acids and alcohols.
AP Chemistry Reactivity Series of Metals Multiple Choice St. Valentine Activity
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AP Chemistry Reactivity Series of Metals Multiple Choice St. Valentine Activity

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Reactivity series of metals Objective Students will be able to identify and understand the reactivity series, Your students will LOVE the reactivity series of metals lesson Here is the ultimate lesson to teach this important concept. You can use this section as emergency sub plans! The first section is multiple choice to get your students ready for the AP exam Complete answer guide is given written in red to make it easier The second section gives you details on how to have a speed dating activity in your class. Quick set up and the students will love to celebrate St. Valentine’s Day in this fun activity to learn about ions. Just print and go You can make any changes you wish
AP Chemistry Oxidation Exothermic Lollipop Lab, 3 Mini Labs
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AP Chemistry Oxidation Exothermic Lollipop Lab, 3 Mini Labs

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Looking for engaging activities to teach REDOX Oxidation and demonstrate how this chemical reaction gives off heat. Here it is. So complete that you can use it as no stress sub plans This product is perfect to motivate your AP Chemistry Students! Print and Go Low Prep You can combine this lesson with the English department by using the poem by Robert Frost. Product contains 3 Labs Worksheet Poem by Robert Frost This lesson will work well with your English Department. MATERIALS Lab #1 Warm moist place Fresh-cut hay, fallen leaves, or grass Thermometers Lab #2 Steel wool (not the soapy kind) Jar Water Vinegar Bleach Thermometer Lab #3 Apple Lemon Juice Knife Lab #4 The Lollipop Lab Potassium permanganate (KMnO4) crystals Spherical lollipop containing glucose (or other reducing sugar, e.g. fructose) 3–4 sodium hydroxide (NaOH) pellets (approximately 0.5 g) 200 ml distilled water 250 ml conical flask or beaker (glass or plastic) Spoon and spatula Miniature electric whisk Adhesive tape Also included are key terms translated into Spanish to help ESL students Total Pages 17 pages Answer Key Included Teaching Duration 1 hour Tags Worksheets Assessment Laboratory
AP Chemistry Chemical Rate of Reaction Multiple Choice and Film Canister Lab
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AP Chemistry Chemical Rate of Reaction Multiple Choice and Film Canister Lab

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AP Chemistry Worksheet and Film Canister lab This product is ideal for a stress-free substitute plan. The first section contains thoughtfully chosen high-quality multiple-choice questions on Reaction Rate and Order, Rate Law Expression, and Factors Affecting Rates. In the second section, there’s an engaging lab activity to calculate the rate of reaction using film canisters. Are you in need of a quick lab experiment for your students to measure reaction rates? I have prepared one that can be completed in less than 55 minutes! This product includes a student lab sheet with detailed procedures. These resources are provided in WORD format, allowing for full customization
AP Chemistry Activation Energy Worksheet Sub Plans
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AP Chemistry Activation Energy Worksheet Sub Plans

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Description Chemical Reactions - Reaction Rates and Equilibrium Ideal for Emergency Sub Plan! The perfect product to have on file to teach this important concept to AP Chemistry students and prepare them for national tests It is written in word so feel free to make any changes to suit your individual classes. The lesson can be used as a sub plan, review, retest, and chapter test. I promise you will reuse it for years. Terms students will learn Enthalpy Hydrolysis Reaction rate Entropy Exothermic Hess’s Law